Crime, deviance and social control
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Crime, deviance and social control
(Access to sociology)
Hodder & Stoughton, 1999
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Includes bibliographical references and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
An examination of different sociological perspectives on crime and deviant behaviour in our society. It covers: patterns of criminal behaviour; explaining crime - structural and interpretative approaches; sociological perspectives on suicide; and defining, measuring and controlling crime. The text should be suitable for both linear and modular courses, and has an exam focus. It features sample questions and skills advice.
Table of Contents
- Defining crime and deviance
- measuring crime and its effects
- patterns of criminal behaviour
- explaining crime - interpretative approaches
- suicide - sociological debates
- controlling crime.
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